Overall score
Firle
47.0/100
St Peters
48.4/100
Firle for families and schools; St Peters for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Firle
47.0/100
St Peters
48.4/100
Crime rate
Firle
88.2 / 1k
St Peters
54.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Firle
86
St Peters
145
Population
Firle
1,508
St Peters
3,231
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Firle reads as an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap; St Peters is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Firle pulls ahead on housing affordability and walkability, whereas St Peters is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Firle the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer St Peters.